Dr. Thomas Atwater, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
14+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Thomas Atwater
Thomas Atwater, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Nashville, TN.
Specialty Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
11
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Pulmonary DiseaseCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Class of 2015
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | MD0000052509 | Internal Medicine | — |
| — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | |
| Tennessee | 52509 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Thomas Atwater
With 14 years of practice, Dr. Thomas Atwater is an established pulmonary disease provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2015. Dr. currently practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205194115, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Thomas Atwater as a lower-volume pulmonary disease provider, treating approximately 381 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Thomas Atwater received $33 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$33
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Pulmonary Disease Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 37203
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Thomas Atwater
What does Dr. Thomas Atwater specialize in?
Dr. Thomas Atwater specializes in Pulmonary Disease. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program and Internal Medicine.
Where does Dr. Thomas Atwater practice?
Dr. Thomas Atwater practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Does Dr. Thomas Atwater accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Thomas Atwater accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 381 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Thomas Atwater's NPI number?
Dr. Thomas Atwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205194115. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Thomas Atwater been practicing?
Dr. Thomas Atwater has approximately 14 years of practice experience, having graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2015.